Discover the majestic beauty of Sapa on a 2-day trip from Hanoi. Stay at private bungalow at award-winning Topas Ecolodge, enjoy the stunning infinity pool, and trek through unspoiled local villages.

Highlights

  • Stay in a private bungalow at the award-winning Topas Ecolodge in Sapa
  • Trek through scenic villages inhabited by the Red Dao ethnic minority
  • Enjoy hands-on cultural experiences like making rice paper and embroidery
  • Travel comfortably in a VIP luxury car (Topas Mountain Express)
  • Experience the most remote parts of Sapa far from the tourist crowds

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Discover the majestic beauty of Sapa, a charming mountain town located at 1,600 meters above sea level, famous for its emerald rice terraces, vibrant ethnic minority cultures, and breathtaking landscapes. Stay in a private bungalow at the award-winning Topas Ecolodge, enjoy the stunning infinity pool, and trek through unspoiled local villages for an unforgettable experience.

Day 1: Hanoi → Topas Ecolodge | Red Dao Village Trek
Begin your journey with a pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter or Tay Ho area. Depart by VIP luxury car to Sapa (approx. 5 hours). Upon arrival at Topas Ecolodge, check-in and relax. Enjoy lunch at the lodge’s restaurant.

After lunch, embark on a beginner-level trek to Lech Village, home to the Red Dao people. Admire breathtaking rice terraces, rustic suspension bridges, and traditional wooden houses. Learn about Red Dao customs, including their colorful costumes and unique grooming traditions.

Return to the lodge for dinner and spend the night in your private bungalow featuring a balcony with panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains.

Day 2: Topas Ecolodge → Nam Cang Village Trek → Hanoi
Start the day with breakfast at the lodge. Then, embark on an intermediate-level trek deep into Hoang Lien National Park toward Nam Cang Village. Pass through Nam Nhiu Village, visit tea plantations, and observe the Red Dao’s daily life. Continue along scenic mountain trails with views of waterfalls, bamboo forests, and misty valleys.

Enjoy lunch at the River Lodge in Nam Cang Village, the most secluded Red Dao settlement. Learn traditional skills such as rice paper making, jewelry crafting, and embroidery techniques. Depart from Nam Cang by VIP shuttle back to Hanoi. Arrive and be dropped off at your hotel.

Includes

2-day stay at Topas Ecolodge

Trekking tours to local villages

Cultural activities and workshops

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Transportation in a VIP luxury car

Access to the heated saltwater infinity pool

Tips

Tickets

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Insect repellent

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Plastic bottles
  • Littering

Know before you go

  • December–March can be very cold in Sapa, bring warm clothes.
  • Trekking routes are suitable for beginners and intermediate hikers.
  • Support local communities through your stay.
  • Experience remote parts of Sapa away from tourist crowds.

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